Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went (away)
Verb
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In 2024, any remaining pretense of saving energy disappeared.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026 -
There’s a misconception that Bradham disappeared after the bankruptcies.—
Ryan Wilusz,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rose had a two-shot lead that evaporated around Amen Corner with two bogeys and a three-putt par.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Add bourbon, and cook, stirring constantly, until almost completely evaporated, 30 seconds to 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gather a rotisserie chicken, a sheet pan, and your favorite toppings and bake until the cheese is fully melted.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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And all that heat has rapidly melted what little snow fell even at the highest elevations in states from Montana to Arizona.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police said the group stole an ATM and fled in a dark SUV.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Police said the driver fled the scene after the collision.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The national spotlight that once fixed on Dearborn during the 2024 election has faded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the Heat faded down the stretch and lost last night in the NBA Play-In Tournament.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Budapest ahead of the vote, people were divided on whether Orbán’s long political rule could really come to an end.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dining on one popular cruise ship is getting a comfort-food shakeup — and passengers are divided over the change.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Went (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20%28away%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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